Work Crew Program

Working hard to restore our community

Work Crew is an alternative sentencing program designed to reduce jail overcrowding by providing minimum risk offenders a work option to meet court obligations to include: fines, program fees, community service, and jail sentences. In addition to screening, Corrections staff monitor the type of work assigned and ensure that offenders complete their assigned tasks.

Offender work crews were developed in response to maintenance needs in the County Parks and overcrowding at the jail. The first crew used in-custody offenders who returned to jail each night. Within six months the program shifted to an out-of-custody program supervised by corrections staff.

Referrals to the work crew program come from the courts and provide sentencing alternatives to serving time in jail, as well as, providing work that is beneficial to the community. Referrals may also come from the State Department of Corrections and other alternative service programs.

Current Projects:

Baseball Field Maintenance

Bioswale Clean Up

Habitat Restoration

County Vehicle Car Wash

Ecology - Grant Funded

Park Maintenance-Frenchman's Bar

County Grounds Maintenance

Roadside Litter Pick Crew

Padden Parkway Plant Restoration

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of work will I be doing?Moderately physical landscape projects and/or litter clean up.

Can I work partial days?
At this time we do not offer partial days.

How much credit do I earn each day? $75 per day (credit only)

Where will I be working?Outside, landscape, litter clean up, or other special projects.

Do you have a night crew?Not at this time.

Do you have weekend crews? Yes. Those days are reserved for individuals currently employed Monday - Friday.